Mr. Abbott opens a fresh can of whup ass on the Freedom of speech stifling lesbian Mayor of Houston. Enjoy.

Stop bullying people of faith.

That’s the bottom line of a harshly-worded letter written by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to Houston City Attorney David Feldman.

Feldman’s office sent subpoenas to five Houston pastors last month demanding that they turn over any sermons dealing with homosexuality and gender identity issues. They also wanted sermons or correspondence that referenced Annise Parker, the city’s first openly lesbian mayor.

The subpoenas were issued in a response to a lawsuit related to Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), also known as the “Bathroom Bill.”

Abbott called the subpoenas “aggressive and invasive” and said they show “no regard for the very serious First Amendment considerations at stake.”

“Whether you intend it to be so or not, your action is a direct assault on the religious liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment,” Abbott wrote, demanding that the subpoenas be rescinded.

“You should immediately instruct your lawyers to withdraw the city’s subpoenas,” he added.

“Mayor Parker agrees with those who are concerned about the city legal department’s subpoenas for pastor’s sermons. The subpoenas were issued by pro bono attorneys helping the city prepare for the trial regarding the petition to repeal the new Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) in January.